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Coronavirus fight: Stand up for Ghanaians – Akufo-Addo to Doctors

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has called on medical doctors in Ghana who are at the heart of the nation’s fight against COVID-19, to stand up for Ghanaians in this critical health situation the world finds itself. The President made the call when he met with the leadership of the Ghana Medical …

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COPEC, Consumer Protection Agency sue NPA over new levy on LPG

The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers and the Consumer Protection Agency have sued the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) over the introduction of the Cylinder Recirculation Recovery Margin which will allow LPG operators to start charging 13.5 pesewas for each kilogram of LPG. The two companies in their writ of summons argue …

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Policemen Want GH¢100 Instead of Food Ration

It appears there is some behind-the-scenes campaign among some police officers to reject food ration that comes with their lockdown duties. The agitation begun on Whatsapp platforms created by the policemen from the ranks of constables to chief inspectors and their depot (course) mates is gathering momentum. The policemen want …

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Coronavirus: Kufuor calls for prayers

Former President John Kufuor has commended the government for measures put in place to combat the deadly coronavirus in the country. Speaking on Nkawkaw-based Agoo FM, he said the directives announced by the government will improve the nation’s strategies in combating coronavirus. “We don’t have the vaccine to cure coronavirus …

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Policemen ‘reject’ lockdown patrol food

It appears there is some behind-the-scenes campaign among some police officers to reject food ration that comes with their lockdown duties. The agitation begun on Whatsapp platforms created by the policemen from the ranks of constables to chief inspectors and their depot (course) mates is gathering momentum. The policemen want …

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Otumfour receives boxes of Adonko hand sanitizer

Adonko Company Limited has presented boxes of Adonko Hand Sanitizers to his Royal Majesty, Otumfour Osei Tutu II at the Manhyia Palace. The presentation forms part of efforts by the President and Founder of Angel Group of Companies, Dr. Kwaku Oteng to assist in curbing COVID-19 in the country. Kwame …

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Coronavirus: Waakye, kenkey, koko sellers to feed Ghanaians for free – Gender Minister

Government has revised method used in the distribution of free meals to over 400,000 Ghanaians in locked-down areas amidst the COVID-19 outbreak in Ghana. Per the new arrangement, local food sellers in designated localities are going to be resourced to enable them cook food and give them out freely to …

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COVID 19: GNCL presents sanitation items to Techiman North Distract

Ghana Nuts Company Limited on Monday April 6, 2020, presented some essential Coronavirus preventive hand washing as well as sanitation items to the Techiman north District Assembly in the Bono East Region with a call on residents to abide by all protocols set out by Health experts to reduce exponential …

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ITFC Provides US$850 million for COVID-19 Emergency Interventions for OIC Member Countries in Most Need

Interim funds to be scaled up through close collaboration with strategic partners to offer trade finance and trade development solutions that meet the direct needs of member countries. Societies and economies are being affected by the unprecedented and unpredictable nature of the COVID-19 pandemic. These include a major shift in …

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[PHOTOS]: Thousands left homeless after fire engulfed over 800 structures at Old Fadama

Thousands of people living at Old Fadama, an urban slum area, have been rendered homeless following a fire outbreak which destroyed over 800 wooden structures on Tuesday dawn. According to eyewitnesses, the inferno which started around 2 am spread quickly as most of the structures were made of wood. Several …

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